Tomato and cucumber salad with feta cheese and olives
4 servings
35 minutes
Tomato and cucumber salad with feta cheese and olives is an embodiment of freshness and flavor harmony. This recipe has roots in Russian cuisine but its ingredients reflect Mediterranean motifs. Crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and tangy olives come together in a colorful ensemble that awakens the appetite. Pickled onions add a subtle tanginess that complements the softness of feta, while olive oil finishes the composition with tenderness and aroma. It’s the perfect dish for a light dinner or festive table.
1
Slice the onion into half rings 2 mm thick, add vinegar, salt, sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix and let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Sweet red onion: 1 piece
- Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Vegetable oil: 0.5 tablespoon
2
Cut two medium tomatoes and two medium cucumbers into large pieces, add olives, olive oil, season with salt, and mix. Don't add too much salt as the cheese is quite salty. Cut the cheese into 1 cm cubes.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Cucumbers: 2 pieces
- Pitted olives: 90 g
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
- Feta cheese: 125 g
3
Place mixed vegetables on a plate, then top with pickled onions and cheese cubes.
- Sweet red onion: 1 piece
- Feta cheese: 125 g